Mission Statement

Ramapo College of New Jersey seeks to provide a living environment welcoming to people of all gender identities, not limited by gender binarism. Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) provides students of the same, different, or multiple genders the opportunity to reside together in a shared living space, by mutual agreement, regardless of sex assigned at birth.

The primary goal of GIH is to center the needs and comfort of LGBTQ+ (QT+) students, who often experience marginalization in standard housing arrangements. With GIH, Ramapo seeks to provide a safer, supportive, and affirming housing environment.

Requirements

Participants must agree to the Gender Inclusive Housing Agreement, which requires GIH residents to maintain a welcoming living space free of discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Residents will have a responsibility to develop and uphold standards for the living community, in congruence with valuing all persons and seeking to learn from their diverse experiences and perspectives. Participants must also adhere to all policies and procedures outlined by the Office of Residential Life.

Important Dates (2026-2027)

February 2
$500 Non-refundable Housing Deposit Due
The housing deposit must be submitted to the Office of Student Accounts by check or money order (in person or by mail), by cash (in-person only), by credit card or electronic debit of checking or savings account (online only).

February 5, 1:15 pm
February 11, 5:30 pm
No Place Like GIH: Learn More About Participating in a QT+ Affirming Campus Living Community
Interested in living under the Ramapo rainbow? Gender Inclusive Housing centers the needs of QT+ students. By co-creating a safer, supportive, and affirming living environment, students will find that there’s no place like their GIH home. Come to the Women’s Center and LGBTQ+ Services (C-220) to learn about the Gender Inclusive Housing process. Enjoy free pizza, participate in a guided conversation, and meet potential roommates. If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please reach out to us at women@ramapo.edu or (201) 684-7468.

February 13
Gender Inclusive Housing Participation Application for Prospective Residents Due
This participation form is for students who are not currently residing in Gender Inclusive Housing and wish to join the GIH community for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year.
Gender Inclusive Housing Renewal Application for Returning Residents Due
This renewal form is for current residents of Gender Inclusive Housing who wish to continue living in GIH for the Fall 2026/Spring 2027 academic year. Important: Although this is a renewal form, you are still required to participate in the Housing Selection Process. Additional details about Housing Selection will be available on February 25, 2026 via the Residence Life website.

FAQs

A Note on Co-Ed Housing

Please note that GIH is neither housing for couples nor the same as co-ed housing. The co-ed housing model is based on the assumption that there are two sexes and refers to residential situations that place students who are assigned male at birth with students who are assigned female at birth. A request for GIH will be denied if the basis for the request is co-ed housing.